MORGANTOWN – Political candidates have their own campaign committees to raise cash (often from the candidates’ own pockets in recent statewide races) for their election efforts. But […]
Government
Preston BOE faced with decisions about levy, AI, more
By Jeniffer Graham DPNews@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — After four hours, 38 minutes and three executive sessions, the Preston County Board of Education adjourned — but not […]
Gov. praises departing foster care ombudsman
Gov. Jim Justice praised the state’s departing ombudsman for the foster care system and dismissed concerns about her resignation. The resignation of Pamela Woodman-Kaehler drew praise from […]
Gov. alludes to possible Aug. special session
West Virginia lawmakers just finished one special session, and Gov. Jim Justice is already acknowledging the possibility of another late this summer. “I think August makes the […]
Fields appointed interim sheriff
KINGWOOD — During their Tuesday meeting, Preston County commissioners appointed Jim Fields as the interim sheriff to fill the vacancy left by the death of Paul “Moe” […]
Legislators get update on developing strategic plans for seven state-owned hospitals
MORGANTOWN – Department of Health Facilities Secretary Michael Caruso gave legislators an update last week on the latest effort to come up with some kind of plan […]
Justice says investigation of 14-year-old’s death needs to play out
Gov. Jim Justice Friday referred to an ongoing investigation of the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, and the governor […]
In wake of teen’s death, lawmakers describe balance of public information and safeguarding criminal case
West Virginia lawmakers want to know more about the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, but they say they understand […]
PSC creates task force for utilities and cable providers to create uniform procedures for outage notifications
BY DAVID BEARD DBeard@DominionPost.com The state Public Service Commission has created a task force for utilities and cable service providers to recommend best practices and […]
Gee praises millions of dollars dedicated to relief for student financial aid
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee praised the legislature’s passage of an $80 million dollar, one-time allocation for higher education in West Virginia. Most of the money, […]
